COWARD, William Henry; of Drayton passed away at the Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, August 21 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Cynthia (Pawling) Coward for 59 years. Dear father of Leandra Hughes of England, Helen and Bill Waring of Arthur and Elizabeth and Pete Vowles of England. Fondly remembered by his 4 grand and 2 great grandchildren. Brother of Rosemary and her husband Don of Niagara Falls, Margaret, Veronica, Norma, Mary and her husband George and Jacky and her husband Albert all of England. Brother-in-law of Mike and Chris Pawling of England. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews, friends Mary and Tony of Ottawa, Sandy and Mel of England as well as many other friends. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary (Malone) Coward, brother Edward and sisters Alice and Joan. To honour Bill’s wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no period of visitation or service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Palmerston Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton 519-638-3072.
